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2 books in 1! 144 pages of fun English and maths activitiesBoost your child's maths and English skills with this fun workbookcovering all they need to know. The colourful pictures and engagingactivities will help motivate your child's learning andconfidence Recaps prior knowledge before introducing new learningClear explanations and helpful tips Practice questions to check progressAnswers included Supports the National Curriculum  The workbook is divided into different skills areas giving youplenty of variety to help keep your child engaged and focused. Topicscovered include: Nouns; Apostrophes; Prefixes; Long vowel sounds;Ordering events; Counting in steps; Adding and subtractingmentally; Odd and even numbers; Fractions of shapes; Telling thetime; Patterns and sequences; Using and making charts; and manymore!  The content of this Bumper Book can also be found in EnglishMade Simple Ages 6-7 and Maths Made Simple Ages 6-7.  Series InformationMaster English and maths with ease with these essential practiceand revision titles covering key knowledge and skills from thewhole school year using fun activities. Recap all the essentialcontent, then check skills with practice questionsand activities. These practice and revision books for primary agedchildren make English and maths simple to understand and includelots of practice questions (with answers) to help childrenachieve mastery. Perfect for home-learning.Please visit www.scholastic.co.uk/learn-at-home formore information and to see other titles in this series.

2 books in 1! 168 pages of fun English and maths activitiesBoost your child's maths and English skills with this fun workbookcovering all they need to know. The colourful pictures and engagingactivities will help motivate your child's learning andconfidence Recaps prior knowledge before introducing new learningClear explanations and helpful tips Practice questions to check progressAnswers included Supports the National Curriculum  The workbook is divided into different skills areas giving youplenty of variety to help keep your child engaged and focused. Topicscovered include: Common nouns; Sentence types; Prefixes; Plurals;Identifying main ideas; Counting in multiples; Mental methodsfor addition and subtraction; Tenths; Measuring and comparinglengths; Lines; Tables and pictograms; and many more!  Please note that this title is a combination of 'EnglishMade Simple: Ages 7-8' and 'Maths Made Simple: Ages7-8' which are available separately. The individual titleswere also previously published in the 'SATs Made Simple' series.Content for the 'SATs Made Simple' series has beenderived from the 'Scholastic Maths/English Textbooks' seriesand has been previously published under the 'Scholastic RevisionGuide' series.  Series InformationMaster English and maths with ease with these essential practiceand revision titles covering key knowledge and skills from thewhole school year using fun activities. Recap all the essentialcontent, then check skills with practice questionsand activities. These practice and revision books for primary agedchildren make English and maths simple to understand and includelots of practice questions (with answers) to help childrenachieve mastery. Perfect for home-learning.Please visit www.scholastic.co.uk/learn-at-home formore information and to see other titles in this series.

Key Stage 2 Problem Solving is a series of graded activity books helping children to sharpen their mathematical skills. It encourages them to apply their maths skills to a range of 'real-life' situations, such as shopping and keeping score in games. Key Stage 2 Problem Solving Book 4 is particularly suitable for children who are preparing for the transition to Key Stage 3, and covers: reflection, translation, rotation of shapes, averages (mode/median/mean), metric-imperial conversions, percentages and decimal numbers, converting fractions, probability and using a calculator.

First Mental Arithmetic provides carefully graded questions that develop children's essential mathematics skills. A downwards extension of the Schofield & Sims bestseller Mental Arithmetic, the series comprises three workbooks for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). The term 'mental arithmetic' is usually associated with spoken questions. However, children using all the Schofield and Sims Mental Arithmetic materials read the questions themselves and write down their answers. A Language of Maths glossary helps to develop children's number vocabulary and three Check-ups assess children's understanding. The separate First Mental Arithmetic Answers provides answers to all questions contained in this book, plus additional resources for teachers. Book 1 includes: counting, adding and subtracting, 2D and 3D shapes, days of the week, word problems.

First Mental Arithmetic provides carefully graded questions that develop children's essential mathematics skills. A downwards extension of the Schofield & Sims bestseller Mental Arithmetic, the series comprises three workbooks for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). The term 'mental arithmetic' is usually associated with spoken questions. However, children using all the Schofield and Sims Mental Arithmetic materials read the questions themselves and write down their answers. A Language of Maths glossary helps to develop children's number vocabulary and three Check-ups assess children's understanding. The separate First Mental Arithmetic Answers provides answers to all questions contained in this book, plus additional resources for teachers. Book 5 includes: read and write numbers to 1000, add and subtract mentally, missing number sequences, digital clock.

First Mental Arithmetic provides carefully graded questions that develop children's essential mathematics skills. A downwards extension of the Schofield & Sims bestseller Mental Arithmetic, the series comprises three workbooks for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). The First Mental Arithmetic Answers book provides the correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook. Answers to the Check-up tests are included, together with the photocopiable Group record sheets and an additional photocopiable Check-up. All the Answers books contain: correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook, answers to the Check-ups, photocopiable Group record sheets.

First Mental Arithmetic provides carefully graded questions that develop children's essential mathematics skills. A downwards extension of the Schofield & Sims bestseller Mental Arithmetic, the series comprises three workbooks for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). The First Mental Arithmetic Answers book provides the correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook. Answers to the Check-up tests are included, together with the photocopiable Group record sheets and an additional photocopiable Check-up. All the Answers books contain: correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook, answers to the Check-ups, photocopiable Group record sheets.

First Mental Arithmetic provides carefully graded questions that develop children's essential mathematics skills. A downwards extension of the Schofield & Sims bestseller Mental Arithmetic, the series comprises three workbooks for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). The First Mental Arithmetic Answers book provides the correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook. Answers to the Check-up tests are included, together with the photocopiable Group record sheets and an additional photocopiable Check-up. All the Answers books contain: correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook, answers to the Check-ups, photocopiable Group record sheets.

First Mental Arithmetic provides carefully graded questions that develop children's essential mathematics skills. A downwards extension of the Schofield & Sims bestseller Mental Arithmetic, the series comprises three workbooks for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). The First Mental Arithmetic Answers book provides the correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook. Answers to the Check-up tests are included, together with the photocopiable Group record sheets and an additional photocopiable Check-up. All the Answers books contain: correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook, answers to the Check-ups, photocopiable Group record sheets.

First Mental Arithmetic provides carefully graded questions that develop children's essential mathematics skills. A downwards extension of the Schofield & Sims bestseller Mental Arithmetic, the series comprises three workbooks for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). The First Mental Arithmetic Answers book provides the correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook. Answers to the Check-up tests are included, together with the photocopiable Group record sheets and an additional photocopiable Check-up. All the Answers books contain: correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook, answers to the Check-ups, photocopiable Group record sheets.

First Mental Arithmetic provides graded questions that develop children's essential maths skills. A downwards extension of the bestseller Mental Arithmetic, it comprises three books for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). Books 4 to 6 are also suitable for some older children. All the books are ideal for one-per-term use, and may be used flexibly for individual, paired, group or whole-class maths practice, or maths recovery or homework. Separate books of answers are available and a table enabling you to obtain an indication of a child's National Curriculum level, using his or her average First Mental Arithmetic session score, may be downloaded from this website. With accessible text and maths glossaries to consolidate children's understanding, First Mental Arithmetic encourages a disciplined approach to maths. The later books provide Achievement charts, which help children to monitor their own progress, together with more intensive practice that prepares them for Key Stage 2. Through the series, Check up tests enable you, the teacher, to ensure that each child has mastered core concepts.First Mental Arithmetic Teacher's Guide provides a full introduction to First Mental Arithmetic, suggesting how it may best be used.If some children are working below age-related expectations, you can provide them with First Mental Arithmetic books that are at a lower level than those given to the rest of the class, supporting differentiation. This guide includes Assessment resources that will help you to choose the best book for each child, including photocopiable Entry tests. In addition, six Diagnostic checks help you to pinpoint specific areas of difficulty and give you 'Activity prompts' that will help children overcome them. Full marking keys are provided. The General resources section contains further photocopiable resources that you can use to support children's learning in maths, including abacus sheets, number lines, number cards and word cards.The Teacher's Guide helps you to: Assess new pupils Provide regular maths practice Develop pupils' understanding of maths Personalise their learning experience Diagnose problem areas Devise intervention activities Organise group marking sessions Plan individual, paired and group work Set homework Monitor progress Reward achievement

First Published in 2000. Using combined first-hand experiences as class teachers, in the advisory service, and as teacher trainers, this book was written to help teachers and students in training to consider some of the issues that surround the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in today's and tomorrow's classrooms. It explores the uses of ICT in mathematics teaching and learning, past and present, and provides a rationale for its use within and beyond the daily mathematics lesson, and suggest some innovative ways forward.

Published in 1998. The Desirable Outcomes for pre-fives and the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 set out the requirements for learning from nursery through to the end of Key Stage 1 in both science and technology. This book will increase the confidence of the classroom assistants by offering suggestions for improving their subject knowledge in line with these requirements, and advice on how to support the teacher and the child through appropriate learning activities. The handbook will also benefit headteachers and teachers in early years settings who are training volunteers or classroom assistants (perhaps taking STA, BTEC or NNEB courses).

Published in 1998. The Desirable Outcomes for pre-fives and the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 set out the requirements for learning from nursery through to the end of Key Stage 1 in both science and technology. This book will increase the confidence of the classroom assistants by offering suggestions for improving their subject knowledge in line with these requirements, and advice on how to support the teacher and the child through appropriate learning activities. The handbook will also benefit headteachers and teachers in early years settings who are training volunteers or classroom assistants (perhaps taking STA, BTEC or NNEB courses).

This fourth edition of the bestselling Mathematics in Early Years Education provides an accessible introduction to the teaching of mathematics in the early years. Covering all areas of mathematics – number and counting, calculation, pattern, shape, measures and data handling – it provides a wide range of practical activities and guidance on how to support young children’s mathematical development. There is also guidance on managing the transition to KS1 and a strong emphasis throughout on creating home links and working in partnership with parents. This new edition has been fully updated to incorporate the latest research and thinking in this area and includes: why mathematics is important as a way of making sense of the world how attitudes to mathematics can influence teaching and learning how children learn mathematics and what they are capable of learning how technology can support maths teaching maths phobia and the impact society has on maths teaching material on sorting, matching and handling data the importance of educating about finance in today’s world ideas for observation and questioning to assess children’s understanding examples of planned activities suggestions for language development assessment criteria. This textbook is ideal for those training to be teachers through an undergraduate or PGCE route, those training for Early Years Professional Status and those studying early childhood on foundation or honours degrees, as well as parents looking to explore how their young children learn mathematics. This will be an essential text for any early years practitioner looking to make mathematics interesting, exciting and engaging in their classroom.

This fourth edition of the bestselling Mathematics in Early Years Education provides an accessible introduction to the teaching of mathematics in the early years. Covering all areas of mathematics – number and counting, calculation, pattern, shape, measures and data handling – it provides a wide range of practical activities and guidance on how to support young children’s mathematical development. There is also guidance on managing the transition to KS1 and a strong emphasis throughout on creating home links and working in partnership with parents. This new edition has been fully updated to incorporate the latest research and thinking in this area and includes: why mathematics is important as a way of making sense of the world how attitudes to mathematics can influence teaching and learning how children learn mathematics and what they are capable of learning how technology can support maths teaching maths phobia and the impact society has on maths teaching material on sorting, matching and handling data the importance of educating about finance in today’s world ideas for observation and questioning to assess children’s understanding examples of planned activities suggestions for language development assessment criteria. This textbook is ideal for those training to be teachers through an undergraduate or PGCE route, those training for Early Years Professional Status and those studying early childhood on foundation or honours degrees, as well as parents looking to explore how their young children learn mathematics. This will be an essential text for any early years practitioner looking to make mathematics interesting, exciting and engaging in their classroom.

Examination: SATsCurriculum: National Curriculum for EnglandYear: Year 2Subject: MathsPrepare with confidence for the end of year SATs tests with ScholasticNational Curriculum Tests. Scholastic's practicetests are fully in line with the Year 2 and Year 6 SATs TestsEach book contains two complete practice tests and a guidanceand mark scheme. These practice tests have a similar look to thereal test, to help familiarise children with both the content andformat of these tests. The guidance and mark scheme provides advicefor parents and carers on how to use the tests and how to supportchildren in preparing for them.[Content previously published as separate test papers in packsof the same name]

Master maths topics with ease Subject: MathsType: Revision & PracticeAges: 6-7  Help your child make progress with this essential practice andrevision title covering key knowledge and skills from the wholeschool year. Recap all the essential content, then check your skillswith practice questions and activities. Structured practice and revision matched to the curriculumRecap key conceptsRevise key content at the right levelCheck progress with practice questions  Please note that this title was previously published as 'Maths:Ages 6-7' in the 'SATs Made Simple' series. Content for the'SATs Made Simple' series has been derived from the 'Scholastic Maths/EnglishTextbooks' series and has been previously publishedunder the 'Scholastic Revision Guide' series.

Master maths topics with ease Subject: MathsType: Revision & PracticeAges: 7-8 Help your child make progress with this essential practice andrevision title covering key knowledge and skills from the wholeschool year. Recap all the essential content, then check your skillswith practice questions and activities. Structured practice and revision matched to the curriculumRecap key conceptsRevise key content at the right levelCheck progress with practice questions  Please note that this title was previously published as 'Maths:Ages 7-8' in the 'SATs Made Simple' series. Content for the'SATs Made Simple' series has been derived from the 'Scholastic Maths/EnglishTextbooks' series and has been previously publishedunder the 'Scholastic Revision Guide' series.

First Published in 2000. Using combined first-hand experiences as class teachers, in the advisory service, and as teacher trainers, this book was written to help teachers and students in training to consider some of the issues that surround the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in today's and tomorrow's classrooms. It explores the uses of ICT in mathematics teaching and learning, past and present, and provides a rationale for its use within and beyond the daily mathematics lesson, and suggest some innovative ways forward.

100 inspirational interactive whiteboard lessons for every year group- perfect for the busy or less confident interactive whiteboarduser.* Essential for all Smartboard users - over 50 high-quality full-lessonNotebook files saving teachers hours of preparation.* Perfect for all levels of experience - includes use of all Notebooktools, generic support and illustrated glossary.* Includes linked photocopiable activities for work away from theboard.* Linked to the Renewed Framework for Literacy and Maths, QCA andNational Curriculum.

Scholastic Data Handling is an extensive guide to integrating datahandling methods into you primary teaching in an approachable cross-curricularway. This book and CD-ROM has over twenty full lessonswith an Interactive Whiteboard slideshow for each lesson aswell as numerous photocopiable sheets including graphs, charts,tables, tallies and other invaluable data handling tools and templates.Each lesson slideshow contains specially-selected images andother resources, and the software is highly adaptable allowingyou to upload your own images and resources and create and edityour own data handling slideshows.

Scholastic Data Handling is an extensive guide to integrating datahandling methods into you primary teaching in an approachable cross-curricularway. This book and CD-ROM has over twenty full lessonswith an Interactive Whiteboard slideshow for each lesson aswell as numerous photocopiable sheets including graphs, charts,tables, tallies and other invaluable data handling tools and templates.Each lesson slideshow contains specially-selected images andother resources, and the software is highly adaptable allowingyou to upload your own images and resources and create and edityour own data handling slideshows.

Master the 2014 Curriculum with Scholastic's 100 Lessons.The new National Curriculum has landed ... and Scholastic's acclaimed100 Lessons series is back to help your school prepare. Trustedby teachers for 15 years and selling more than one million copies,100 Lessons has now been completely rewritten and is fullyin line with the 2014 objectives. Our new 100 Lessons and PlanningGuides will make planning and teaching the new requirements simpleand stress-free.* Teach a whole year's lessons carefully matched to the new objectives* Flexible pick-up-and-use format containing over 100 ready-madelesson plans* Use the lessons as a complete plan for the year, or as a flexiblefiller when there's a gap in your planning.* Inspire pupils with photocopiable activities* Includes a CD-ROM full of interactive resources and media resources* View sample resources at www.scholastic.co.uk/100lessonsPraise for Scholastic's 100 Lessons-Planning Guides: "With a radicallydifferent curriculum just around the corner, I was lookingfor something that would help ease the burden of increased paperwork.These books answer my prayers! Having access to long andmedium term plans, as well as clear advice concerning progressionand key concepts has already helped me to plan ahead. The inclusionof digital content that can easily be personalised is a realbonus, and completely welcome. Thank you, Scholastic for a fantasticresource.' Steven Gibson, Hyde Park Junior School, Plymouth